The projections highlight how climate change could reshape weather patterns across parts of Asia, with some cities expected to face simultaneous temperature increases and declining annual rainfall.

A visual analysis published by World Visualized, based on the climate research, identified Yangon, Manila and Jakarta among the cities projected to face some of the sharpest combinations of rising heat and falling precipitation by mid-century.

Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, could experience average temperatures rising by about 5.9 degrees Celsius alongside a projected annual rainfall decline of roughly 162 millimetres.

Manila is projected to warm by approximately 3.9 degrees Celsius while losing around 155 millimetres of annual precipitation, while Jakarta could see temperatures increase by 3.1 degrees Celsius with rainfall decreasing by nearly 196 millimetres.

Climate scientists warn that hotter and drier conditions could intensify drought risks, strain water supplies and increase the frequency of heat-related illnesses in densely populated urban areas.

Other cities highlighted in the projections, including Hiroshima, Taipei and Macau, are expected to become significantly drier even with more moderate temperature increases.

Meanwhile, Tehran, Tashkent and Jaipur are projected to experience some of the sharpest temperature increases in the study despite relatively smaller declines in rainfall. Tehran could warm by more than 6 degrees Celsius under high-emissions scenarios by 2050.

The findings align with broader warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which has repeatedly identified Asia as one of the regions most vulnerable to climate-related disasters, including extreme heat, flooding, droughts and food insecurity.

According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Asia has warmed faster than the global average in recent decades, with climate impacts increasingly affecting economic productivity, infrastructure and public health.

Cities such as Jakarta and Manila already face major environmental pressures linked to flooding, sea-level rise and rapid urbanisation. Experts warn that reduced rainfall combined with rising temperatures could place additional stress on energy systems and drinking water supplies.

Urban planners and climate researchers say governments across Asia may need to accelerate investment in heat-resilient infrastructure, sustainable water management and climate adaptation policies to reduce long-term risks.

The projections also reinforce concerns that developing countries in Asia could face disproportionate economic and social consequences from climate change despite contributing less historically to global greenhouse gas emissions.

“I therefore respectfully want to make it clear that I will not resign,” he said.

His remarks followed a ruling by the Constitutional Court last week that parliament acted “unconstitutionally” when it voted against establishing an impeachment inquiry linked to a 2022 independent panel report.

“Instead, the Constitutional Court judgment reinforces the principles, the rights and processes underpinning our constitutional order. This explicitly includes the right to take the report of the independent panel on review,” Ramaphosa added.

The president also defended his government ’s anti-corruption efforts, highlighting ongoing investigations and reforms within state institutions.

“We are implementing the recommendations of the State Capture Commission,” Ramaphosa stated, adding that authorities were continuing efforts to address organised crime, corruption, and abuses within security structures.

The Phala Phala case relates to the reported theft of large sums of cash allegedly hidden inside furniture at Ramaphosa’s private game farm in 2020. Reports stated that around $580,000 was stolen from a sofa at the property.

Questions have been raised about the origin of the money and how the burglary was reported and handled. Ramaphosa has denied any wrongdoing.